Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be difficult, so make sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are normally being converted into a habitable room, the modified space will need to fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which define a U-value for the amount of heat loss through an area. These values are set differently for walls, floors, windows and roofs, with flat roofs being required to satisfy a different value to pitched ones. As with insulating many areas, it is normally cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it will save on your energy bills. The most challenging element of insulating a loft conversion is generally the restricted space. Space saving insulation materials are often utilised in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, be sure that there is adequate space available for both the conversion itself and the specified insulation, as the insulation will affect the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights need to be insulated adequately. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these might have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.